Key points we found
- Plan and prepare a well-balanced menu for children considering their dietary needs.
- Ensure adherence to nutritional and allergy guidelines while promoting children''s health.
- Foster relationships with families and encourage community involvement.
Childcare Cook
Sparrow Early Learning Greenwood
Part-time Position (Monday to Friday availability)
We are looking for someone who:
- Values the importance of children's health and nutrition
- Has a vibrant energy and is an uplifting team player.
- Is looking for a fun and meaningful career.
About the Role:
As a Cook you will be required to plan and prepare, in consultation with the Service Manager, a menu for all children which is nutritional, well balanced and suited to the dietary needs of the children. Our menu's incorporate a variety of cultural backgrounds and are reflective of nutritional and allergy guidelines, allowing young bodies to thrive both mentally and physically.
At Sparrow Early Learning Greenwood we pride ourselves on the amazing relationships we build with families, always encouraging their input and to become more involved within the centre and community. We wish to inspire and extend on each child’s learning and help prepare them for the transition to school and life
What you’ll need:
- Food Handling Certificate and Food Supervisor Certificate
- Previous experience as a Childcare Cook
- Certificate III in Cookery
- Current & Valid Working with Children Check
- First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
- Experience in Menu planning, budgeting, stock ordering & control
- Experience in dietary and allergy safe requirements.
- Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services would also be highly regarded
The Sparrow Benefits
- Competitive Above Award Wages and rewarding Bonus Programs
- Additional Allowances for those with increased responsibilities
- Priority Access to Childcare and up to 95% Childcare Discount for Team Members
- Comprehensive Leave Entitlements – including Birthday Leave
- “Learn while you Earn” – paid CIII & Diploma Traineeship Program
- Generous Employee Referral Programs
- Tenure Achievement rewards
- Your Safe Sleep & Child Protection training is on us
- Career progression opportunities & mentorship
- Access to Sparrows Online Learning Studio for Inductions & Professional Development
- Professional Uniforms Provided
- Outstanding Effort Recognition – Monthly State and Service Awards
- Transfer opportunities within the Sparrow Nest
- **T&C apply to all Sparrow benefits
When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. Please submit your application via CareerOne or email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
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Sparrow Early Learning
At Sparrow Early Learning, we appreciate and understand that every child is unique. It is our commitment to children to prepare them for life.
We passionately believe our expertise and extensive abilities create the best possible environments for our families’ children, delighting each of our communities and clearly demonstrating what can be done to make a difference with skill, commitment and courage.
We create a caring, stable and protective environment for our educators, families and communities to support ongoing development – be it professional, familial or early childhood, providing expertise, encouragement and the right resources to enable each individual to be the best they can be.
We collaborate with families to provide all children with the right foundations from which to grow. We also ensure our staff have the right support and development programs to grow and continuously learn, leveraging their abilities and developing relationships with our families and wider communities.
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